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How to Turn Your Temporary Resident Status into Permanent Residency

We understand that sometimes your temporary status in Canada is just a stepping stone toward your further goal of permanent residency in Canada.

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Visiting Canada This Summer? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Applying for a Visitor Visa

Planning a trip to Canada this summer means you may need to apply for a visitor visa. Residents from many countries require a visitor visa to travel to Canada.

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Waiting For Your Spousal Sponsorship Application To Be Processed: What Are Your Options?

Spousal sponsorship can be extremely frustrating. Whether you are sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner from inside or outside of Canada, processing times can be long and daunting.

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Pathways to Permanent Residency with Investment

Are you looking to immigrate to Canada through investment? Canada offers a wide range of business immigration pathways to permanent residence. If you are prepared to make an investment and start a business in Canada or invest in an existing Canadian business, investment immigration could be a great option.

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3 Common Mistakes We've Seen People Make with Spousal Sponsorship

Are you looking to sponsor your spouse to Canada? We’ve worked on numerous spousal sponsorship cases, helping applicants achieve the results they want and getting spousal sponsorship applications approved.

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Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draws 2023

Currently, 9 provinces and 2 territories in Canada are operating an active Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that provides simple and fast access to obtaining permanent residency for various streams for different foreign nationals. *Nunavut is the newest territory and does not have a PNP and Quebec Immigration is not a part of the PNP.

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3 Tips for Hiring an Immigration Consultant or Lawyer

Are you beginning or continuing your immigration journey? Working with an immigration consultant or lawyer can help clarify the process and clarify your next steps. In addition, by working with industry experts, your immigration case will be in good hands as you work toward meeting your immigration goals.

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Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of Business Immigration to Canada and the US

Are you considering pursuing business immigration to relocate to Canada or the US?

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Is Canadian Immigration Competitive?

Are you interested in immigrating to Canada? Do you wonder if it’s even possible for you? Canada’s immigration system is world-renowned, but could you be among one of Canada’s newest residents in the next few years?

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Processing Times For Study Permits: How To Increase Your Odds of Approval

We hear from many students who are worried about pursuing their goal of studying in Canada. Whether you are concerned about qualifying for a study permit or navigating the visa process, there are some steps you can take to ensure that you will be successful.

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What You Should Know About Business Immigration Before You Write It Off

Are you wondering if business immigration is a possibility for you? Canada offers numerous business immigration programs for hopeful immigrants at different levels of business experience that require different amounts of investment. Business immigration could be an option to become a permanent resident if you choose a path that works for you.

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Entering Canada as a Student with Hopes of Becoming a Permanent Resident?

Many students aspire to become permanent residents after relocating to Canada. While leaving home and moving to a new country can be overwhelming, coming to Canada on a study permit is an excellent opportunity to get some Canadian education and work experience that will be valuable to your future. These experiences can be crucial to your process of becoming a permanent resident of Canada.

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Immigrating to Canada as a Teacher

Are you interested in teaching in Canada? The process is not as difficult as you might think. No matter your country, there is a pathway for you. Teachers are valued skilled workers in Canada, so if you have experience as a teacher, that puts you in a great position. On the other hand, if you have no teaching experience but dream of becoming a teacher in Canada, you can do that too. In every case, you’ll need to work toward meeting all the requirements to become a certified teacher in Canada.

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How To Make Your Spousal Sponsorship Application as Strong as Possible

Spousal sponsorship can be frustrating. These applications typically have a 12-month processing time due to the high number of applicants. Depending on the circumstance, this estimated wait time can sometimes increase.

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Canada Express Entry Draws 2023

The federal Express Entry system manages immigration applications for 3 federal economic immigration programs: 

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Understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System

If you’re looking to immigrate to Canada, you’ve probably heard of the “points system” used to determine someone’s eligibility for immigration. First, an immigration applicant will enter a pool of candidates through the Express Entry system. To join, applicants need to qualify for one of the three programs under the Express Entry stream: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. Then, about every two weeks, the IRCC selects applicants from that pool.

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How To Get a Driver’s License as a Newcomer to Canada

Unless you live in the heart of a walkable city, you'll probably want to get a driver's license when you relocate to Canada.

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7 Documents You Will Need to Rent a Home in Toronto

Are you wondering how you'll find your first home after immigrating to Canada? You're not alone. Finding a home in a new country can be scary.

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What To Do After You Receive an ITA

You’ve been waiting for your application to be selected from the Express Entry pool. You know that applicants are chosen every couple of weeks. You’ve kept watch of the minimum score. And now, at long last, you’ve been given an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Congratulations on reaching this point in your immigration journey! We know this is a big moment.

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Tax Returns Simplified for Newcomers to Canada

Are you an immigrant or newcomer to Canada, wondering how to file your taxes for the first time? It may seem overwhelming to collect all the information required and find out how to file your tax return correctly. This guide will outline everything you need to know about filing a tax return in Canada.

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Understanding Inland vs Outland Spousal Sponsorship

Spousal sponsorship can be crucial in unifying families and ensuring that partners can build a life together in one place.

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How to Immigrate to Nunavut

Canada is an extremely large country. Therefore, it is no surprise that there are all kinds of landscapes, towns, cities, people, and cultures living here. From coast to coast, there are endless opportunities for newcomers, even in the north. 

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Immigrate to Montreal, Quebec

As an immigrant, deciding where to settle in Canada can be a tough decision. There are so many things to consider, from the type of lifestyle a province offers, the job market, the school system. It is always important to do some research for your potential new home in Canada. 

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Immigrate to Alberta for New Immigrants

Alberta is the westernmost Canadian Prairie province. A world leader in the energy industry, Alberta is becoming an increasingly favorite destination for immigrants who want to resettle in Canada. Arguably, Alberta is the fastest-growing province of Canada in terms of standards of life, economy, and immigration. 

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Where Are the IRCC Offices Across Canada?

Canadian Immigration Applications are processed by 3 types of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) offices in Canada:

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Why Canada Is Attracting More International Entrepreneurs Than the US

Canada is much better at attracting foreign entrepreneurs and investors compared to the United States because of the Start-Up Visa Program, according to Forbes magazine. Canada is one of the dozen countries that offer a start-up program for new entrepreneurs, others including the United Kingdom and Singapore. 

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How to Immigrate to the Northwest Territories

Situated to the east of Yukon, the Northwest Territories is a territory to the north of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories with an estimated population of only 19,569, according to the 2016 Census. However, this number seems to have increased by 5% since the launch of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTPNP). 

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Which Occupations Are Eligible for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot?

Launched in March 2020, the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is an industry-specific pilot that aims to encourage economic immigration of non-seasonal foreign workers to the agri-food sector in order to produce food agriculturally. The new pilot opened up over 2,750 employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers wanting to immigrate to Canada

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How to Immigrate to Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is one of the 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada. Popularly known as the “Garden Province'', Prince Edward Island perfectly encapsulates the experience of living in a small town with first-world amenities. Being the smallest Canadian province, Prince Edward Island only has a population of 140,000 people. 

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How to Turn Your Temporary Resident Status into Permanent Residency

We understand that sometimes your temporary status in Canada is just a stepping stone toward your further goal of permanent residency in Canada.

Canadian Immigration News

Visiting Canada This Summer? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Applying for a Visitor Visa

Planning a trip to Canada this summer means you may need to apply for a visitor visa. Residents from many countries require a visitor visa to travel to Canada.

Canadian Immigration News

Waiting For Your Spousal Sponsorship Application To Be Processed: What Are Your Options?

Spousal sponsorship can be extremely frustrating. Whether you are sponsoring your spouse or common-law partner from inside or outside of Canada, processing times can be long and daunting.

Canadian Immigration News

Pathways to Permanent Residency with Investment

Are you looking to immigrate to Canada through investment? Canada offers a wide range of business immigration pathways to permanent residence. If you are prepared to make an investment and start a business in Canada or invest in an existing Canadian business, investment immigration could be a great option.

Canadian Immigration News

3 Common Mistakes We've Seen People Make with Spousal Sponsorship

Are you looking to sponsor your spouse to Canada? We’ve worked on numerous spousal sponsorship cases, helping applicants achieve the results they want and getting spousal sponsorship applications approved.

Canadian Immigration News

Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draws 2023

Currently, 9 provinces and 2 territories in Canada are operating an active Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that provides simple and fast access to obtaining permanent residency for various streams for different foreign nationals. *Nunavut is the newest territory and does not have a PNP and Quebec Immigration is not a part of the PNP.

Canadian Immigration News

3 Tips for Hiring an Immigration Consultant or Lawyer

Are you beginning or continuing your immigration journey? Working with an immigration consultant or lawyer can help clarify the process and clarify your next steps. In addition, by working with industry experts, your immigration case will be in good hands as you work toward meeting your immigration goals.

Canadian Immigration News

Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of Business Immigration to Canada and the US

Are you considering pursuing business immigration to relocate to Canada or the US?

Canadian Immigration News

Is Canadian Immigration Competitive?

Are you interested in immigrating to Canada? Do you wonder if it’s even possible for you? Canada’s immigration system is world-renowned, but could you be among one of Canada’s newest residents in the next few years?

Canadian Immigration News

Processing Times For Study Permits: How To Increase Your Odds of Approval

We hear from many students who are worried about pursuing their goal of studying in Canada. Whether you are concerned about qualifying for a study permit or navigating the visa process, there are some steps you can take to ensure that you will be successful.

Canadian Immigration News

What You Should Know About Business Immigration Before You Write It Off

Are you wondering if business immigration is a possibility for you? Canada offers numerous business immigration programs for hopeful immigrants at different levels of business experience that require different amounts of investment. Business immigration could be an option to become a permanent resident if you choose a path that works for you.

Canadian Immigration News

Entering Canada as a Student with Hopes of Becoming a Permanent Resident?

Many students aspire to become permanent residents after relocating to Canada. While leaving home and moving to a new country can be overwhelming, coming to Canada on a study permit is an excellent opportunity to get some Canadian education and work experience that will be valuable to your future. These experiences can be crucial to your process of becoming a permanent resident of Canada.